62 research outputs found
Sex trafficking of girls and women : Evidence from Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh
No full textA crucial gap in the trafficking literature from India is the dearth of primary data and micro studies that could be used for vulnerability mapping of the source areas and addressing the identified risk factors. The present paper is a small attempt to contribute to plugging the gap in the context of Andhra Pradesh, identified as a hot spot in the trafficking literature. This paper is based on case studies of 78 women who had been trafficked from their places of origin in Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh to metropolitan cities across India and who have since returned to their homes. The paper attempted to identify the individual and family circumstances that contribute to the causes of trafficking, to highlight in particular the gendered vulnerabilities that set these women up for trafficking, and to capture the process of the trafficking experience. The findings of the study are located in the dynamic interplay of the social structural context and specificities of the district that contribute to causes of trafficking and the individual circumstances and agency of the women. The case studies reported in this paper are a pointer to the compelling urgency of interventions that will go beyond the forced / voluntary divide in trafficking and sex work.Andhra Pradesh, India, trafficking
Henosepilachna circellaris
No full textHenosepilachna circellaris (Weise) Epilachna circellaris Weise, 1908: 216 (BMNH). Henosepilachna circellaris: Jadwiszczak & Wegrzynowicz, 2003: 141. Jadwiszczak & Wegrzynowicz (2003) listed H. circellaris as distributed in India in the world catalogue of Epilachninae, though Weise (1908) listed ‘Tharrawaddy’ (now in Myanmar) as its type locality. In Poorani’s (2004) updated online checklist of the Indian Subcontinent fauna, the author of H. circellaris was wrongly cited as Korschefsky and it was also wrongly mentioned as present in India (Karnataka). Distribution: Myanmar (Tharrawaddy).Published as part of Poorani, J., Booth, R. G., Gracy, R. Gandhi, Anuradha, C., Thanigairaj, R. & Swathi, R. S., 2021, Immature stages, host plants and natural enemies of Henosepilachna implicata (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) with DNA sequence data and a new synonym and notes on some Indian species of Epilachnini, pp. 533-546 in Zootaxa 4970 (3) on pages 543-544, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4970.3.5, http://zenodo.org/record/476683
Unveiling the ChatGPT Educational Revolution: Assessing the Dynamic Impact on Students and Educators
No full textDue to shifting social demands and technology breakthroughs, the higher education environment is changing quickly. Despite initiatives to make education accessible to everyone, accessibility is still a major problem, especially in light of the digital divide. This study investigates how ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, can revolutionize higher education by tackling important problems including resource efficiency, personalized learning, and accessibility. This study intends to improve learning outcomes for both students and educators by comprehending how instructors and students incorporate ChatGPT into instructional methods. Students and instructors were given both quantitative and qualitative questionnaires as part of a mixed-methods approach, in order to gather data on the usage of ChatGPT for different academic tasks, such as lesson preparation, grading, and student help. Results showed that most people believe ChatGPT to be a useful tool that improves productivity, saves time, and helps with grasping difficult subjects. Questions were raised concerning the veracity of the data that ChatGPT offered and the necessity of organized training. ChatGPT and other AI technologies have the potential to enhance educational results by enabling personalized instruction and offering on-demand learning help. In addition to the continuing discussion on the use of cutting-edge technology in higher education, the findings provide insightful information for educational institutions seeking to use AI to improve teaching and learning. Received: 16 September 2024 | Revised: 9 April 2025 | Accepted: 15 July 2025 Conflicts of Interest The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work. Data Availability Statement Data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Author Contribution Statement Swathi Ganesan: Conceptualization, Methodology, Data curation, Writing – Original draft, Writing – review and editing, Visualization, Project administration. Lakmali Karunarathne: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal analysis, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review and editing, Visualization, Project administration. Ghanshyam Mahota: Methodology, Formal analysis, Writing – original draft. Sangita Pokhrel: Conceptualization, Writing – review and editing, Visualization
Matching in power graphs of finite groups
No full textFunding: The author Swathi V V acknowledges the support of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India (CSIR) (Grant No-09/874(0029)/2018-EMR-I), and DST, Government of India, ‘FIST’ (No.SR/FST /MS-I/2019/40).The power graph P(G) of a finite group G is the undirected simple graph with vertex set G, where two elements are adjacent if one is a power of the other. In this paper, the matching numbers of power graphs of finite groups are investigated. We give upper and lower bounds, and conditions for the power graph of a group to possess a perfect matching. We give a formula for the matching number for any finite nilpotent group. In addition, using some elementary number theory, we show that the matching number of the enhanced power graph Pe(G) of G (in which two elements are adjacent if both are powers of a common element) is equal to that of the power graph of G.Peer reviewe
Characterization of the flow-field in circular subsonic impinging jets: Investigation of surface pressure fluctuations and far-field noise emissions through pressure sensor measurements
No full textImpinging jets are relevant ow configurations in many technological developments. For example, on some short take-off and landing aircraft the high speed exhaust from the jet engine is deflected by direct impingement on the aps to create extra lift during take-off. Fatigue due to excessive dynamic loading on the aps and high levels of noise radiation are among the problems encountered in such designs. Additionally, such flow-structure interaction is a good model for cooling of turbine blades, annealing of plastic and metal sheets, deicing of aircraft systems etc.. Jets are easy to simulate and contain all the constituents necessary for the study of shear flows. The shear-layer instability at the nozzle edge develops into axisymmetric toroidal vortices which magnifies in size and strength downstream of the nozzle. The interaction of these vortices with the solid structures induces pressure fluctuations that manifests in the form of noise in the far-field region. Hence, it is also a benchmark case for studying vortex-structure interaction noise.Aerospace Engineering | Aerodynamics and Wind Energ
A Case study on the Treatment of Severe Displacement of the Thumb Carpometacarpal Joints
No full textSevere disability might result from a chronic carpometacarpal (CMC) dislocation. Displacement of the pollex\u27s CMC joint is a rather rare damage. The anterior oblique ligament (AOL) has historically been the focus of surgical surgery, but more lately, the dorsoradial ligament (DRL) has drawn greater attention. Both ligaments must be considered to get the optimum functional outcomes during CMC joint rehabilitation. The purpose of this research was to examine the treatment of a case with severe dislocation of the thumb CMC joints. Case report: Following a motorbike accident, a 34-year-old man came with acute discomfort in his left hand. The diagnosis is that the man had many second to fifth CMC joint fracture-dislocations. Under general anesthesia, man had successful closure reduction and numerous Kirshner wire (K-wire) fixation. Excellent clinical outcomes tore verified after a one-year follow-up. Nonetheless, it includes the proportion of patient average mean value, loss of reduction, DASH score, Numeric rating scale (NSR), grip strength. For all dislocations of the CMC joint, it is advisable to use the closed reduction. To get a stable fixation and fantastic outcomes, K-wire fixation maybe incorporated. Acute or subacute thumb CMC joint displacement may be cured by fixing the dorsoradial muscle and anchoring it. Rarely do CMC fracture-dislocations include several bones. For a precise diagnosis, simple radiography and clinical exams are required. It is common practice to treat fractures and dislocations. Successful in the instance was a straightforward closed reduction with K-wires repair
Screening of pediocin PA-1 producing lactic acid bacteria and their characterization by RAPD
No full textThis Dissertation / Report is the outcome of investigation carried out by the creator(s) / author(s) at the department/division of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore mentioned below in this page
Studies On the Neutraceuticals of Minor Compounds of Extracted Oil From Roasted Wheat Germ and Wheat Bran.
No full textThis Dissertation / Report is the outcome of investigation carried out by the creator(s) / author(s) at the department/division of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore mentioned below in this page
Experimental screening and selection criteria of natural coagulants towards wastewater treatment
No full textThe search for eco-friendly materials has greatly evolved ahead of basic requirements encompassing sustainable practices. The selection of such sustainable material requires procedural systematic screening tests to facilitate decision-making. Water and wastewater treatment processes involve several chemicals, and they need to transition from commercial to natural materials owing to their environmental and economic concerns. The present study aimed to select and screen natural coagulants for wastewater treatment. The criteria assessment factors for the present study were easy availability, economic value, turbidity removal efficiency, and reduced sludge generation with high dewaterability. A standard jar test apparatus was used for the coagulation experimental runs. The physicochemical parameters were analyzed using standard methods. The results presented positive insights into the efficiency of tested natural coagulants, with the least turbidity removal of 83.3% by rice husk at 1gm/500ml and the highest being 96.4% by onion peel at 1gm/500ml. The sludge obtained after treatment with natural coagulants has presented an excellent dewaterability, with the least being 29.17% by tamarind seeds at 1gm/500ml and the maximum being 90.2% by coconut fibre at 1gm/500ml. From the study, was concluded that the screening method promoted the selection of the best coagulant type and dose and reduced the efforts and time needed to eliminate the non-performers.
An approach for analysis and selection of ideal natural coagulants for the treatment of synthetically prepared turbid water
No full textThe volume of research on natural coagulants has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by increased awareness of environmental sustainability and the excellent characteristics and efficiency that natural coagulants offer, thereby minimising environmental effects. The present study aimed to select the most suitable natural coagulants among banana peel, coconut fibre, groundnut shell, onion peel, sawdust, and lemon peel, necessitating a systematic approach, such as a screening test. The experimental runs were conducted using a standard jar test apparatus having synthetic turbid water to assess the efficiency of coagulants. The physicochemical properties were examined using the standard methods recommended by APHA (2017). Color, turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, total solids, and sludge dewaterability were chosen as the primary indicators for this study. The results revealed encouraging insights into the efficacy of the tested natural coagulants, with rice husk removing the least amount of turbidity (83.3%) at 1gm/500ml and onion peel removing the most at 96.4%. The sludge formed after treatment with natural coagulants demonstrated outstanding dewaterability, with tamarind seeds having the lowest dewaterability at 29.17% and coconut fibre having the highest at 90.2% at a dosage of 1 gm/500 ml. The findings suggest that tested natural coagulants are effective for water treatment. Furthermore, sludge dewaterability, another critical measure in analysing feasibility and sustainability, was reported to be the greatest by coconut fibre (90.2%) and the least by onion peel at 46.71%.The screening strategy used in the study appears to be quite effective in expediting the selection process by systematically examining the influence of coagulant type and dose. The study not only identified the most effective coagulants but also saved time and effort by eliminating less effective choices.
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